Melissa Marie Benoist is an American actor best known for playing Kara Danvers / Supergirl in Supergirl.
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Best Known For:The television show Supergirl
Breakthrough:Cast as the lead character in the DC Comics-based series Supergirl in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Melissa Marie Benoist
- Full Name: Melissa Marie Benoist
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Supergirl
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1988
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Wood
- Children: Huxley Robert Wood
Melissa Marie Benoist Age
Melissa Marie Benoist is 37 years old. She was born on October 4, 1988, and her zodiac sign is Libra.
Melissa Marie Benoist Height
Melissa Marie Benoist stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Melissa Marie Benoist Weight
Melissa Marie Benoist weighs around 55 kilograms. This is approximately 121 lbs.
Education
She attended Marymount Manhattan College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Arts.
- Marymount Manhattan College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Theatre Arts
- Period: 2011
Rise to Fame
Melissa Marie Benoist rose to prominence for her role on the television show Glee.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Supergirl, Glee, and Whiplash.
Television
- TV Show: Supergirl (Kara Danvers / Supergirl, 2015-2021) — Lead role in the Arrowverse series
- TV Show: Glee (Marley Rose, 2012-2014)
Film
- Film: Whiplash (Nicole, 2014)
Awards & Achievements
- Saturn Award — Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films — 2016 — Breakthrough Performance
Melissa Marie Benoist Family & Relationships
Melissa Marie Benoist is married to Chris Wood. She has 1 child, Huxley Robert Wood.
- Father: Jim Benoist
- Mother: Julie Benoist
- Siblings:
- Jessica Benoist
- Kristina Benoist
- Children:
- Huxley Robert Wood (2020)
Lesser Known Facts
- She made her Broadway debut playing the title role in Carole King's 'Beautiful' in 2018.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Melissa Marie Benoist
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1988
- Age: 37
- Birthday: October 4
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Weight: 55 kg
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jim Benoist
- Mother: Julie Benoist
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Wood
- Children: Huxley Robert Wood
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Chris Wood (Spouse • Husband)
- Blake Jenner (Ex-husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/melissabenoist
